Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 10, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with ShannonFurrow.com.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect your name, email address, or other personal details when you:

  • Leave a comment
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Sign up for a newsletter or freebie

Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifying information such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring websites

This information is collected via cookies and third-party services like Google Analytics.

2. How Your Information Is Used

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages
  • Send occasional newsletters (if you’ve opted in)
  • Understand how people use the site
  • Improve site content and functionality

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Track how the site is used
  • Improve loading speed
  • Remember preferences (if applicable)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, parts of the site may not work correctly without them.

4. Embedded Content From Other Sites

Pages and blog posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Amazon products). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those websites directly.

These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction. We do not control the privacy practices of other websites.

5. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share limited information with trusted third parties to help operate this website or fulfill legal requirements. These may include:

  • Email service providers (e.g., MailerLite, EmailOctopus — if used)
  • Analytics tools like Google Analytics
  • Hosting providers
  • Payment processors (only if you purchase through this site)

Each of these services has their own privacy policies.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize follow-up comments automatically.

Contact form entries and newsletter signups are stored only as long as needed for communication or legal purposes.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you’re located in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to how we use your data
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, email: Shannon [@] ShannonFurrow.com

8. Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL)

In accordance with CASL, you will only receive emails if you explicitly opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email.

9. Do Not Sell My Info (California Consumer Privacy Act – CCPA)

Although we do not sell your personal information, we include a “Do Not Sell My Info” page to comply with CCPA guidelines. You can visit that page for more details or contact us directly to request deletion of your data.

10. Security

We take basic security steps to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Regular updates to the website and plugins

However, no online data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here, with the date at the top.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests, email: Shannon [@] ShannonFurrow.com